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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

• The kitchen’s commitment to reviving lost recipes “THE MENU IS A SPRAWLING CULINARY
is particularly visible in special pop-up menus, MAP OF THE SUBCONTINENT, TAKING
such as the acclaimed ‘Undivided Punjab’ and ‘The
Gourmet Begum’ (Awadhi royal cuisine), which GUESTS ON A JOURNEY FROM THE
painstakingly restore pre-Partition and royal recipes BUSTLING STREETS OF OLD DELHI TO THE
using age-old techniques and hand-ground spices. REGAL KITCHENS OF AWADH. INSTEAD
OF AIMING FOR ‘FUSION’ OR ‘MODERN
Ishaara’s food is thoughtful, deliberate and deeply
rooted, earning it numerous accolades and ensuring INDIAN’ CLICHÉS, THE CHEFS FOCUS ON
patrons return for the exquisite flavours, not just the ELEVATING COMFORT FOOD, ENSURING
commendable concept. EVERY DISH IS FAMILIAR YET REFINED.”

FOOTNOTE
The architect behind this quiet revolution is Prashant
Issar, Founder of Ishaara and Managing Director of
Bellona Hospitality Services Ltd, whose career trajectory
has perfectly armed him to execute this complex,
high-concept vision. A graduate of IHM Mumbai with
an MBA from Henley Business School, Issar honed
his operational expertise leading some of the world’s
most prestigious dining establishments, including the
Michelin-starred Amaya in London.
Issar’s leadership is defined by a fierce commitment to
two core values: the integrity of purpose and constant
innovation. His vision extended beyond profit margins
to a belief that hospitality could be a transformative
social force. “We are a restaurant first, where Indian
food happens to be served, and it happens to be served
by hearing-impaired people,” he insists, reflecting
a business strategy focused on sustainability over
sentiment.
Under Issar’s guidance, this formula has been a
roaring success, rapidly scaling across the country. The
company now employs over 100 speech and hearing-
impaired individuals across its brands, transforming
their lives from a position of dependence to one of
professional aspiration and dignity. Issar’s commitment
to creating a sophisticated, commercially viable
business built on the principle of hiring people for their
abilities has established Ishaara as a case study in India
for businesses that prove people, planet and profit can
thrive together.

CONCLUSION
Ishaara is more than just a contemporary dining space;
it is a movement that has proven that genuine, dignified
inclusion can be the very foundation of an excellent,
high-performing hospitality brand. By pairing a deeply
human-centric service model with an uncompromising
commitment to culinary depth – showcasing the vibrant,
complex, and comforting flavours of India – Ishaara has
crafted an experience of resilience, shared success and
quiet brilliance. It serves as an essential blueprint for
the future, proving that the most memorable meals are
those served with a genuine sense of purpose.